Jan 28th - 30th, 2025

Spend your layover
in Charleston

We are thrilled to announce our first Layover Event, taking place at the historic William-Aiken House in Charleston from January 28th - 30th, 2025. This 1807 mansion is one of Charleston's most sought-after wedding venues, providing a beautiful and inspiring backdrop for our event.

Layover is designed for live event painters seeking growth, creativity, and connection. Our inaugural event will feature multiple panels with industry leaders, a mastermind workshop, and a live artist workshop.

We are dedicated to gathering the best of the best in the live painting and wedding industry. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where artists can share innovative ideas, gain practical solutions for strategic growth, and form meaningful connections. We aim to redefine luxury, focusing on bespoke, intentional experiences that are immersive and meaningful. Join us in Charleston for an unforgettable experience that will elevate your craft and inspire your journey.

Speakers

  • Chloe Campbell

    Chloe Campbell is the founder and heartbeat of Cloud Studio, both a successful artist herself and an accomplished business owner breaking the stigma of what it means to be an artist. Her passion in building Cloud Studio is not just to provide an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for clients, but also to partner with artists like her, lifting them up as they cultivate their own style and reach their goals of having a sustainable business as an artist.

  • Stephanie Torregrossa

    Stephanie, the founder of Torregrossa Fine Art and Wedding Painter’s Blueprint, has been painting weddings for the past 10 years. While building her painting business, she noticed a lack of educational resources for live painters looking to break into the wedding industry. To address this gap, she introduced her wedding painter educational course shortly after starting her business. Stephanie has guided countless wedding artists in building their own successful businesses.

  • Heather Wolfe

    Heather Wolfe is a distinguished live wedding painter, renown for her ability to quickly capture the essence of live events with remarkable precision and artistry. With a career spanning thousands of portraits, Heather has established herself as a leading figure in the world of live event painting.

    Prior to launching Heather Wolfe Art in 2012, Heather earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and taught art professionally for five years. Her journey as an event painter led her to innovate a unique approach to her craft, allowing her to maintain color accuracy and consistency, regardless of environmental changes such as lighting and weather, making her work both efficient and reliable.

  • Haley Kelly

    Haley Kelly is the founder, owner, and creative director of Haley Kelly Events. She takes a thoughtful approach to every event, ensuring each is artistically inspired, impeccably organized and infused with personal touches. Awe-inspiring installations and reveals become unforgettable moments, while even the smallest details support an event’s exceptionally crafted concept. Years of experience across the industry give Haley a unique edge on event logistics and seamless preparation.

  • Nelson Billington

    Nelson Billington, based in Charleston, SC, is passionate about creating exceptional hospitality experiences. As Account Director, Sales Strategy at Belmond, he drives profitable demand for their 47 iconic hotels, trains, and river barges, and handles various special projects. Previously, Nelson helped build the luxury travel concierge MilesAhead, associated with Valerie Wilson Travel and Virtuoso. He also has experience in restaurant operations, having opened five concepts in Washington, DC, and regularly executes client hospitality programs for NBC Universal at the Olympic Games. Nelson is a proud graduate of the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

Itinerary

Your adventure awaits

Layover: Charleston

1 PAYMENT OF $995


All day panel access

Mastermind Workshop

Live Artist Demos

Group room rates at Emmeline Hotel

Experiential Luncheons + Cocktail Hour

Layover: Charleston

3 PAYMENTS OF $350


All day panel access

Mastermind Workshop

Live Artist Demos

Group room rates at Emmeline Hotel

Experiential Luncheons + Cocktail Hour

Questions?

Please feel free to email us at hello@layoverevents.com

  • Layover Charleston will kick-off on Tuesday, January 28th at 4pm and conclude on Thursday, January 30th by noon.

  • We recommend staying at Emeline and have discounted rooms reserved under a room block. When you register, you will receive information on how to book at our discounted rate.

    Staying at Emeline is optional and there are many other hotels and Airbnbs nearby. We recommend staying downtown as our event will be hosted at Emeline (181 Church St) and the William Aiken House (456 King St).

  • The closest airport is Charleston International (CHS). If you're coming from out of town, we recommend arriving Tuesday morning and departing Thursday evening.

  • No, travel and accommodations are not included in your ticket.

  • Some meals are included with your ticket. Our cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvre on Tuesday, lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday are included. Snacks and refreshments will be provided every day.

    We encourage you to explore Charleston for dinner on Tuesday night and will have plenty of recommendations for you and your new friends!

  • There are no refunds. If you can no longer attend, your ticket is transferable.

  • Please bring your easel. If you’d like to bring your own favorite brushes or paints, feel free! We’ll provide all other materials you need.

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